CheekyMusician Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I just realised today how terrified I am about starting University. I had a meeting at the Uni today, and my dad and sister came in with me (my sister has just graduated with an MA in philosophy from the Uni that I'm about to start, so she knows her way about). If I hadn't had those two with me, I think I would just have curled up and died. The worst part is: I start in 2 weeks. I really don't think I can do it. I'm so shy and have no confidence even at the best of times. I'm totally and utterly terrified, and even the slight excitement I was feeling about the courses has just become buried in fear and nervousness. I keep telling myself that I'll be fine after the first few weeks, but I only half believe it. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to.
King of Fighters Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 oK, heres what you have to do. As soon as you walk into the building on the first day, punch the biggest guy you see in the face, they'll put you in confinment for a few months, but when you get out, they'll respect you for it. Also it wouldnt hurt to throw flaming underwear at the dean.
rb Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Question - why are you going to university? Do you have a reason or are you just going because it's something to do?
Black Dragon Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Its really not that bad, everybody feels like that when they encounter something totally new. Maybe they will have a freshman orientation, and there you may see one of your friends from high school, or meet a girl thats in your same situation either way you should have a good time. No parents, not many people knew you in high school so you'll have a fresh start, and young women discovering their new freedoms, you cant lose!!!! So recognize or be hospitalized Cuz literally on a scale from one to ten I'm 25.
CheekyMusician Posted September 9, 2003 Author Posted September 9, 2003 Question - why are you going to university? Do you have a reason or are you just going because it's something to do? Well I've always loved learning, and so I actually want to go to learn about subjects that I wouldn't have much opportunity to learn about elsewhere. Plus, I want to get a degree because I know I'm capable of it and I know that will hopefully help me out a few years down the road when I start trying to build a career for myself. Plus, there really is no point trying to find work right now without a degree behind me. I've got good school grades, but that's not enough these days. Even with a degree many people struggle to find jobs. Plus, I actually think it'll be good for me. It'll hopefully build my confidence. If I can get through this, then I can get through anything type of thing. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to.
CheekyMusician Posted September 9, 2003 Author Posted September 9, 2003 Its really not that bad, everybody feels like that when they encounter something totally new. Maybe they will have a freshman orientation, and there you may see one of your friends from high school, or meet a girl thats in your same situation either way you should have a good time. No parents, not many people knew you in high school so you'll have a fresh start, and young women discovering their new freedoms, you cant lose!!!! Well the friends from High School thing is out 'cause there's only one other student from my High School going to the same Uni and she's studying medicine, so its pretty much starting from scratch when it comes to meeting new people. As for the whole thing about girls....I'm a heterosexual female, so I'd rather not be chasing after other girls. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to.
SaiFightsMS Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Just give it a try. I am sure there will be plenty of other nervous people in your classes.
Drunken Monkey Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 don't worry about it. when you walk into that first lecture, there will be fifty other people in exactly the same position as you. what you should do is find the cutest guy in the room and sit next to/near them. the first person you talk to will probably be the person you hang out with the most for the first few weeks so make the most of getting to know the cute ones! ahem... anyway. really, don't worry about it. it's not as bad as you think. just remember, none of the "what did you study/where do you live/favourite colour/food/car/etc etc?" questions and you'll be ok. just cos i'm too nosy for my own good, what uni you going to? um, maye you shouldn't answer that one... anyway. i think the only thing you have to worry about is letting the work pile up... post count is directly related to how much free time you have, not how intelligent you are."When you have to kill a man it costs nothing to be polite."
Gloi Posted September 11, 2003 Posted September 11, 2003 Make sure you look up the martial arts classes and all the societies for the things you are even remotely interested in. All the first years are in the same position of mot knowing anyone so you'll soon get to know lots of new friends.
DokterVet Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 the first person you talk to will probably be the person you hang out with the most for the first few weeks so make the most of getting to know the cute ones! Very true. I started University this month, and the person I've hung out with the most is the girl who approached me on the first day. 22 years oldShootwrestlingFormerly Wado-Kai Karate
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